Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have released a short statement hours after the death of Prince Philip.
Follow our live coverage for the latest news as the world pays tribute.
Key events
- Australians' condolences will be passed on to Her Majesty
- Scott Morrison sends Australia's 'deepest sympathies' after the death of Prince Philip
- A statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
- Government urges mourners not to congregate at royal residences
- Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at age 99. Here's what happens next
- Statement from the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison
- Statement from the Governor-General David Hurley
Live updates
By Jacqueline Howard
If you're just joining us, here's what happened last night
- Prince Philip died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced at midday local time on Friday.
- The Palace said he "passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
- The Union Jack flying above Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast.
- Tributes have poured in from across the world, many recalling the Queen's previous description of her husband as her "strength and stay".
- Prince Philip arranged his funeral before his death. He chose not to have his body lie in state, which would have allowed the public to view the coffin in Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament and pay their respects before the funeral service. His body will instead lie at rest in Windsor Castle ahead of his funeral.
- He will not have a State funeral. It will instead be a smaller ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle — the same venue where his grandson Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018 - in accordance with the prince's "no-fuss" wishes.
- It is expected Prince Philip will be buried at the Royal Burial Ground, a cemetery used for members of the royal family on Frogmore Estate, which is part of Windsor Home Park and not far from Windsor Castle.
By Jacqueline Howard
Occasion marked around the states
Brisbane icons to be lit in honour of Prince Philip
Today, the flags at Brisbane City Hall are flying at half-mast and tonight the Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge and City Hall will be lit red, white and blue, to honour and pay respect to the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk issued a statement: "Queenslanders have a deep affection and great respect for Her Majesty the Queen. All of us extend our condolences to the Queen and the Royal Family on the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."
Governor of Victoria delivers message to the Royal Family
Victoria's Governor Linda Dessau issued the following statement: "My husband Tony and I were very sad to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and my husband joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to all members of the Royal Family.
"His Royal Highness accompanied Her Majesty to Victoria on many occasions across some seven decades and met many Victorians from all walks of life and every corner of our State.
"Prince Philip leaves a significant legacy through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which encourages young people to serve their communities, and to develop and learn outside the classroom. Many thousands of Victorians are among the millions of young people who have been inspired in more than 130 countries in the 60 years of the Awards.
"With the passing of His Royal Highness, we acknowledge and give thanks to Prince Philip for his lifetime of service in the United Kingdom, throughout the Commonwealth and in Australia. His Royal Highness will be fondly remembered by the people of Victoria."
Flags at half mast at Parliament House in Canberra
Parliament House flags are at half-mast today as a mark of respect and mourning following the death of Prince Philip.
At 5:00pm this evening a 41 gun salute will take place on the forecourt.
NSW offers sympathy
Premier Gladys Berejiklian offered this statement: "On behalf of the people of NSW, I extend my deepest sympathies to The Queen and all members of the Royal Family, following the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
"The Duke of Edinburgh had a strong and lengthy relationship with NSW, visiting our state many times during his life. While we mourn his passing at the age of 99, it is the occasion to offer thanks for a very long and dedicated life of service."
South Australia pays respects
South Australia's Governor has joined other leaders in extending his sympathy to the Queen and royal family after Prince Philip's death.
Governor Hieu Van Le said he never met the Duke of Edinburgh in person, but always admired his commitment to charity and his duty.
"He has been a patron to hundreds of charities, including 50 in Australia, but his service to the Queen has always been an outstanding example of public service and dedication, leavened by a larikin spirit," Mr Le said.
Premier Steven Marshall praised Prince Phillip for his resilience and strength through adversity and said his 80 years of service to the Crown would not be forgotten.
"He loved coming to Australia; he loved coming to South Australia: he visited us 13 times," Mr Marshall said. "He was an inspirational figure."
By Jacqueline Howard
By Jacqueline Howard
Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to Prince Philip
"Most of my interactions have been with Her Majesty the Queen. But of course like every New Zealander I have memories of his presence and his role alongside her as she performed public duties on behalf of New Zealand and also of course he had a number of solo visits here. So those of my memories of him.
"It goes without saying, that at this sad time on behalf of the New Zealand people, we share our condolences with the Royal Family."
By Jacqueline Howard
By Jacqueline Howard
A closer look at the notice posted on the fences of Buckingham Palace
The following announcement is made by Royal CommunicationsIt is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.Further announcements will be made in due course.The Royal Family joins with people around the works in mourning this loss.
By Jacqueline Howard
Australians' condolences will be passed on to Her Majesty
"At pmc.gov.au right now, Australians can go and register their official condolences. That can be done and they will all be passed on in the appropriate way to Her Majesty," Scott Morrison said.
"In addition, hardcopies, formal copies, we encourage members of Parliament and local governments across Australia to make those available for those who would prefer to do that in person and I encourage you to make contact with your local Member of Parliament and with your local government to arrange to be able to do that, and I am sure they will be putting those arrangements in place, of course encouraging all federal members of Parliament to ensure that they are making that service available to their constituents, and I would say particularly, their more elderly constituents, who I know will be feeling this particularly today.
"In addition to that, the Royal family has requested that people from around the world, should they like to do more in paying their respects, to donate to one of the Prince's many, many charities and patron organisations. If you go to pmc.gov.au, you will find the link there to the Palace site, and there you will see the list to be list of organisations that span a great life of service."
By Jacqueline Howard
By Jacqueline Howard
Scott Morrison sends Australia's 'deepest sympathies' after the death of Prince Philip
"On behalf of the Australian people and the Australian government, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Her Majesty and the royal family for the passing of the Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh.
"Your Majesty, here in Australia, and indeed across the world, your Commonwealth family joins in your sorrow and your mourning and that of your family. But also, we give thanks for the life of who you described as your strength and your stay. Your Prince, Prince Philip. Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
"The Duke's life was one of duty and of service, of loyalty and of honour. Memories of him will of course tell stories of his candour, and a unique and forceful and authentic personality. But above all, he was a man who was steadfast, who could be relied upon, always standing by his Queen.
"In Australia, we also know of that steadfast commitment and loyalty of the Duke of Edinburgh, patron of some 50 organisations here in Australia, a legacy of 775,000 Australians who were award recipients under the Duke of Edinburgh Award program.
"As the Governor-General reminded us last night, he visited our country on more than 20 occasions. On board the HMS Ramillies in 1940 as a midshipman, in that crowning tour when he had joined the new Queen in great ceremony and great excitement here in Australia. But there were also moments of deep compassion, in particular, in the terrible bushfires of 1967 in Tasmania, where he comforted the victims and he toured the burnt out Cascade Brewery.
"There are many towering figures that the world has lost and known, but few have been before us in our lifetimes for such a long time. His presence and service a reassurance, a reminder of the stability we so often need to a world that can be so uncertain.
"With his passing, we say farewell to another of the greatest generation. The generation that defied tyranny, that won a peace, and built a liberal world order that protects and favours freedom. An order that Australia still shelters under for our own peace and prosperity and stability to this day.
"But above all, today, we think of our Queen. While your strength and stay, your Majesty, may now have passed, Jenny and I pray that you will find great comfort in your faith and your family at this time. But we also, your Majesty, say to you as a Commonwealth, let us also now be your strength and stay, as you continue to endure, as you continue to serve so loyally and so faithfully, as you have done over so many generations.
"She has been there for us over such a long time. Let us be there now for you, your Majesty, and allow us to send our love to you on this, I am sure, one of your most sad of days. I am sure her Prince would join me in saying, God save our gracious Queen. Long live our noble Queen. God save our Queen.
"Later today in Canberra there will be a 41 gun salute to mark the passing of his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, but for now, we send our love to you, our Queen. We join you in your mourning and your sadness and we join you in giving thanks and pray for your endurance and for your strength at this difficult time."
By Jacqueline Howard
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By Jacqueline Howard
UN chief praises Prince Philip's charitable work
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to Prince Philip "for his active work for the betterment of humankind."
He commended the Prince's support for the work of his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, for over 60 years "and his dedication to charitable causes as a patron of some 800 organizations, in particular those focused on the environment, industry, sport and education."
The secretary-general "is saddened" at the Duke of Edinburgh's passing and "extends condolences to Her Royal Highness, the Queen, and to the people of the United Kingdom," a statement said.
By Jacqueline Howard
Looking back at the legacy of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Charities filled Prince Philip's need to serve, and gave him a purpose outside the palace.
The one closest to his heart was the eponymous Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
The idea for the program was first hatched in 1956 with Lord Hunt — the leader of the first expedition to conquer Everest — and Kurt Hahn, a German educationalist.
"If you could get young people to succeed in any area of activity, that mere sensation of success would spread over into a lot of others," Prince Philip said of Hahn's philosophy in 1987.
As the story goes, Prince Philip wrote the program's constitution on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
In 2011 he told a group gathered at the Duke of Edinburgh's Award ceremony in Canberra he was persuaded to name the award after his title "against his better judgement".
The CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia, Peter Kaye, said Prince Philip wanted to ensure the award was open to people from all walks of life.
"He was a very strong driver of diversity, he wanted to make sure the award was including as many young people as possible," he said.
Some 250,000 Australians have completed the award since 1958.
By Jacqueline Howard
We are expecting to hear from the Prime Minister Scott Morrison at 8:00am AEST
By Jacqueline Howard
By Jacqueline Howard
Prince Philip's efforts to modernise the monarchy
Dr Jane Connors, a historian of Royal tours in Australia joined the Weekend Breakfast team to reflect on that lasting impact
"He made his mark first, as people know, with the televising of the coronation," Dr Connors said.
"The Prime Minister was appalled at the idea that every Tom Dick or Harry could turn their TV on in Britain in 1953 and see the Queen being crowned in this ceremony.
"It was Philip who said 'this has got to be made public, we have got to be more modern,' so he was fairly consistent in that.
"He was interested in science and technology and a very capable man in terms of technology and using it. He could fly a plane for example."
By Jacqueline Howard
By Jacqueline Howard
UK's lockdown means Prince Philip's passing will cause a minimum of fuss, just how he wanted
From Samantha Hawley, our Europe bureau chief
Before Prince Philip's death he had made it clear he wanted a no frills, no fuss funeral.
He hadn’t wanted his body to lie in state and it won’t.
There will be no state funeral and he did not want one.
Strangely, thanks to the pandemic, it will be a much more ordinary affair.
By Jacqueline Howard
Former Greek king calls Philip 'remarkable man'
The former King of Greece says Prince Philip, his relative, was “a remarkable man who dedicated his entire life to duty and service for his country and the Commonwealth.”
Constantine II added in a written statement: “My sorrow is even deeper because of our close family ties. He will be deeply missed by all of us.”
“He was a man of great character who will be remembered for his forward-thinking, sharp wit and his constant encouraging support to HM Queen Elizabeth II,”
